08 THE PREEMPTORY MOOD

08 THE PREEMPTORY MOOD The preemptory mood -- taking command of the situation -- Elijah had it, and the king did as he said. God’s Holy Spirit spoke through Elijah. Paul was in a ship during a storm one day and took command and said, "Stay on board," and they all minded him.

I have seen preachers command an altar service like the captain does the deck of his ship, under the power of the Holy Ghost. Everybody said, "We will obey," because the Holy Spirit was talking.

John Inskip used to command his services like a sailor the bridges of a ship. He had a testimony meeting one day and he said for everyone to talk as briefly as they could so everyone would have a chance to talk. A man arose and said, "The Bible says where the Spirit of the Lord is there is liberty." Inskip said, "That gives me the liberty to tell you to sit down," and down he sat.

Some folks will think you are conceited and angry because you command the situation. That is not true. God puts in some men’s hearts the power to command situations.

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